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Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University-Main Campus is a large, public institution located in Athens, oh. Founded in 1804, Ohio University-Main Campus offers undergraduate degrees in 322 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 17,611 undergraduates
cost $13,352 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Ohio University-Main Campus? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 86.5%
SAT score average 1188
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.65
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ohio University-Main Campus is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Marketing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Medicine
Data Analytics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,352
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,336
Books & supplies $788
Other expenses $2,738
Cost of attendance* $29,214
Average financial aid package $11,853
Estimated cost $17,361 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,720
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,336
Books & supplies $788
Other expenses $2,738
Cost of attendance* $39,582
Average financial aid package $11,853
Estimated cost $27,729 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ohio University-Main Campus has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,611, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

24,640

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
64%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Ohio University-Main Campus, students love their Student Senate, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 020 Chubb Hall, Athens, OH 45701-2979
phone 740-593-1000
address https://www.ohio.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student senate

Student alumni board

International student union

University program council

Black student cultural programming board

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ohio University-Main Campus to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ohio University-Main Campus?

Ohio University-Main Campus is located in Athens, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Ohio University-Main Campus? 

The acceptance rate for Ohio University-Main Campus is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Ohio University-Main Campus?

The average high school GPA for Ohio University-Main Campus students was 3.65.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ohio University-Main Campus?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ohio University-Main Campus including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $116,856.

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